Attorney at Law | San Diego, CA | Law Offices of Barbara B. Savaglio

About Barbara B. Savaglio

Barbara B. Savaglio

Barbara B. Savaglio has been a member of the legal community in San Diego since 1991, having begun her career with the San Diego County District Attorney's office. The Law Offices of Barbara B. Savaglio were founded in October of 1995.

The Law Offices of Barbara B. Savaglio represent victims of personal injury matters with an emphasis on automobile related accidents.

The very first time you meet Barbara, her Midwestern roots from Kenosha, Wisconsin, come shining through. A dedicated soul, she has done the Susan G. Komen 3-Day 60 Mile walk 12 times, raising money for her community and the fight against cancer. Barbara is equal parts: compassionate, understanding, genuine and authentic. You will feel comfortable knowing that she is always 100% in your corner. She has been practicing law for over 30 years, and you can immediately tell she loves what she does.

Barbara B. Savaglio — San Diego, CA — Barbara B Savaglio

During law school, Barbara was the victim of a drunk driving collision. As a result, she knows firsthand how many of her clients feel, and the thoughts that often cross their minds: who is going to pay the bills?; how can I find the time to attend medical appointments?; who is going to pay for the damage to my vehicle? As a personal injury attorney, this event was a learning experience from start to finish. She knows what goes through a client’s mind, and compassionately walks them through the process of an injury claim. The key, treat clients the way you want to be treated.

Ms. Savaglio is an Advisory Board member of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and serves as one of their community guest speakers. MADD National recognized Ms. Savaglio's service by dedicating June 16, 2000 as a day in her honor, as part of their 20th Anniversary. In April 2009, she was awarded the 2008 Outstanding Volunteer Award by MADD San Diego County. Further, in 2018, Ms. Savaglio was awarded the Volunteer Longevity Award by MADD San Diego County. More information about MADD can be found at: www.madd.org.

Ms. Savaglio participates as a guest speaker in the senior community in an effort to better educate senior citizens regarding their legal rights. Ms. Savaglio has served as a PTA President, Girl Scout Leader, and a Junior Achievement Teacher/Volunteer.

Ms. Savaglio's love for golf has enabled her to donate both time and money to many local charities. She has served on numerous golf committees and has sponsored many golf tournaments. She is an active member of the Century Club, and served as the Chairman for the 2021 Farmers Insurance Open. She was proud to serve the organization and award Patrick Reed the winning trophy.

Ms. Savaglio is an active member of many organizations, including Thomas More Society, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, Consumer Attorneys of America, Italian American Lawyers Association, Italian American Bar Association of San Diego and MADCAPS.

People v. Fulton - Appellate Decision (2003) 109 Cal.App.4th 876.

Ms. Savaglio successfully defended her client's right to a full recovery of damages awarded as restitution in the criminal prosecution of a case.

The Appellate decision established that her client, a DUI auto collision victim, was entitled to the full recovery of both economic and non-economic damages, including attorney fees, previously awarded by the Superior Court of San Diego County.

More information about this case and ruling can be found online in the Metropolitan News-Enterprise article at: www.metnews.com/articles/fult070802.htm.

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